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Definition of Pleuritis
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Pleuritis: Inflammation of the pleura which may be caused by infection, injury or tumor. When the pleura becomes inflamed, it can produce more than the normal amount of fluid, causing a pleural effusion.
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